Communications Division
The Communications Division works with divisions throughout UDOT to provide media relations; help build relationships with the public, businesses and government partners; advise during crisis situations and convey department information to all employees.
- Communications Division Org Chart (61KB PDF File)
Contact Information
801-965-4000
contactudot@utah.gov
4501 South 2700 West
P.O. Box 141200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1200
Team Members
Elizabeth McMillan
Director of Strategic Communications
801-965-4030
emcmillan@utah.gov
Eileen Barron
Strategic Communications Manager
801-244-7412
ebarron@utah.gov
John Gleason
Public Relations Director
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Jessica Gonzales
Executive Communications Coordinator
801-718-6503
jessgonzales@utah.gov
Katie Lindley
Internal Communications Manager
801-430-2434
klindley@utah.gov
Becky Parker
Digital Platform Administrator
801-244-7939
rebeccaparker@utah.gov
Grant Potter
Communications Content Manager
Joe Walker
Public Involvement and Outreach Manager
385-223-5233
josephwalker@utah.gov
Wyatt Woolley
Visual Communication Specialist
wwoolley@utah.gov
Media Contact Information
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the media to keep the public informed of transportation issues throughout Utah. Members of the media may contact the appropriate person directly or call the 24-hour Media Hot Line for assistance.
UDOT 24-hour Media Hotline: 801-746-9932
Primary Spokesperson:
John Gleason
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-620-1600
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Courtney Samuel
801-866-8088
csamuel@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Geoff Dupaix
801-227-8012
gdupaix@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Region Communication Managers and Division Communication Managers
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the central communications division but specialize in regional and division communication.
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-620-1600
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Courtney Samuel
801-866-8088
csamuel@utah.gov
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Geoff Dupaix
801-227-8012
gdupaix@utah.gov
Chriss Anderson
cmanderson@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Sharice Walker
435-258-9955
sharicewalker@utah.gov
Preconstruction Division
Catherine Higgins
801-803-9413
chiggins@utah.gov
Traffic and Safety Division
Kristen Hoschouer
801-554-5049
khoschouer@utah.gov
Laurie Huntsman
435-896-7667
lhuntsman@utah.gov
Traffic Management Division
Lisa Miller
801-887-3761
lisamiller@utah.gov
News from Communications
UDOT seeks public input on proposed Bangerter Highway interchanges
Proposed interchange designs available for public review and feedback through Feb. 15 UDOT invites the public to participate in public hearings for proposed changes to three intersections on Bangerter Highway at 13400 South, 9800 South, and 4700 South. UDOT recently released draft environmental studies for proposed freeway-style interchanges at these three locations, and encourages the […]
COVID-19 Information
The work we do as a Department of Transportation is crucial to the state, now as much as ever. For that reason, we have continued to keep our business moving forward while helping support the State of Utah’s efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. UDOT employees and partners have kept Utah moving by providing […]
I-80 Closure Saturday Night in Salt Lake City
UDOT advises drivers of a full overnight closure on I-80 between 700 East and Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, through 8 a.m. Sunday, December 5. Besides the full closures drivers should be aware lane closures will begin at 7 p.m. Drivers accessing eastbound I-80 from I-15 will need […]